Palaeontologists at UCC have discovered X-ray evidence of proteins in fossil feathers that sheds new light on feather evolution.

Delegates from around the world gathered at UCC for the 4th International Symposium of Machine Learning and Big Data in Geoscience (ISMLG 2023), along with the European network for FOstering Large-scale ImplementAtion of energy GEostructure (FOLIAGE) COST Action.

UCC researchers will collaborate with European partners in a new 5-year project aimed at providing a platform that offers access to virtual rehabilitation therapies for those most in need, thus reducing healthcare rehabilitation waiting lists.

Join us for a range of STEM related events to celebrate Culture Night on 22 September. The full calendar of Culture Night events is available here

Home energy usage and road transport emissions are responsible for two-thirds of greenhouse gasses being generated in Cork City, according to important new UCC research commissioned by Cork City Council’s Climate Action Unit.

UCC has joined an association with official ties to the European Space Agency. The LISA consortium will develop science behind future space mission. Membership gives UCC access to data and as well as influence in driving space mission's science objectives.

Dr Hilary Browne is to receive funding of €1.5m from the European Research Council (ERC) to study spore-forming gut bacteria as a tool to target harmful pathogens. 

The development of a sustainable waste-to-protein biorefinery system is among the UCC projects that have received funding through Science Foundation Ireland’s (SFI) National Challenge Fund.

UCC has launched a new era of synergistic research aimed at pushing the limits of quantum and photonics theory, materials and technology – key elements of the second quantum revolution.

This year's Touch Tank event held at Lough Hyne Marine Nature Reserve on 19 August was a huge success, drawing a crowd of 300 marine enthusiasts eager to find out more about the wonders of our coasts.